Bandwidth Part Activation with Transmission Parameter Preconfiguration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently activating bandwidth parts (BWPs) based on transmission parameter requirements, leading to inefficiencies and potential interference due to varying parameter settings.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for determining the capability to configure transmission parameters of a BWP, identifying additional requirements, and activating the BWP within a specified time interval based on these requirements, including considerations for local oscillator placement and filter bandwidth adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If bandwidth part activation is performed without considering transmission parameter requirements, then activation speed is improved, but transmission quality and interference control deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveBWP activation speedVSAvoidtransmission quality
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary determination of transmission parameter requirements before BWP activation. The capability to configure transmission parameters is assessed in advance, and additional requirements are identified prior to activation, ensuring that the BWP is activated with appropriate parameters already prepared, thus maintaining both speed and quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically adjusts transmission parameters based on determined capabilities and requirements. By changing parameters such as filter bandwidth and local oscillator placement according to the specific BWP configuration needs, the system achieves efficient activation while maintaining transmission quality and reducing interference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If transmission parameters are configured with additional requirements, then emission compliance is improved, but activation time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveemission complianceVSAvoidactivation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Additional requirements for transmission parameters are determined in advance before activation. By pre-identifying what additional parameters need to be configured (such as specific filter bandwidths or LO placements), the system can proceed directly to activation without time-consuming on-the-fly calculations, thus minimizing activation time while ensuring compliance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system efficiently manages parameter changes by having pre-determined capability information about which parameters can be adjusted. This allows the system to make necessary parameter modifications for emission compliance through straightforward configuration rather than complex real-time adjustments, reducing the time impact.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If different transmission parameters are used for different BWPs, then adaptability to different scenarios is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescenario adaptabilityVSAvoidparameter configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the BWP configuration process into distinct steps: determining capability, identifying additional requirements, and then activating with appropriate parameters. This segmentation allows different scenarios to be handled through a standardized, modular approach, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal determination process that can handle various BWP scenarios through a single consistent methodology. By using a general framework for assessing capabilities and requirements, the system achieves multi-functionality across different scenarios without requiring separate complex handling for each case.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250380286A1Activating a bandwidth part based on transmission parameter requirements
Publication Date: 2025.12.11 LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
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AI summary

Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for activating a BWP based on transmission parameter requirements. One method includes determining, at a communication device, a capability to configure transmission parameters of a bandwidth part. The method includes determining additional requirements for the transmission parameters of the bandwidth part. The method includes activating the bandwidth part within a time interval based on the additional requirements.